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Rumor: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort Set For UFC 212

Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort will rematch at UFC 212 from Brazil according to a report from Fighters Only Mag. The 40-year-old Belfort, who is nearing the end of his legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) career, has reportedly agreed to replace Kelvin Gastelum who was removed from the card after violating the United States Anti-Doping

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Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort will rematch at UFC 212 from Brazil according to a report from Fighters Only Mag.

The 40-year-old Belfort, who is nearing the end of his legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) career, has reportedly agreed to replace Kelvin Gastelum who was removed from the card after violating the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA’s) anti-doping policy. There has been talk that former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold could be filling that void, but the report suggests ‘The Phenom’ is the man being brought in for the job instead.

Silva and Belfort initially met in the main event UFC 126 back in February of 2011, and it ended with one of the greatest knockouts in MMA history as ‘The Spider’ landed a front kick to Belfort’s face for a first round knockout. The victory marked Silva’s then-eighth successful consecutive title defense.

After that bout Silva would go on a three-fight win streak, before embarking on the first four-fight losing streak of his career. The former 185-pound champ’s last Octagon appearance saw him take home a controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208 in February.

Belfort also had a mixed record following the UFC 126 bout but is currently on a three-fight losing streak, having been finished in all three of those contests. The potential rematch with Silva would most likely be Belfort’s last.

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Rumor: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort Set For UFC 212

Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort will rematch at UFC 212 from Brazil according to a report from Fighters Only Mag. The 40-year-old Belfort, who is nearing the end of his legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) career, has reportedly agreed to replace Kelvin Gastelum who was removed from the card after violating the United States Anti-Doping

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Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort will rematch at UFC 212 from Brazil according to a report from Fighters Only Mag.

The 40-year-old Belfort, who is nearing the end of his legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) career, has reportedly agreed to replace Kelvin Gastelum who was removed from the card after violating the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA’s) anti-doping policy. There has been talk that former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold could be filling that void, but the report suggests ‘The Phenom’ is the man being brought in for the job instead.

Silva and Belfort initially met in the main event UFC 126 back in February of 2011, and it ended with one of the greatest knockouts in MMA history as ‘The Spider’ landed a front kick to Belfort’s face for a first round knockout. The victory marked Silva’s then-eighth successful consecutive title defense.

After that bout Silva would go on a three-fight win streak, before embarking on the first four-fight losing streak of his career. The former 185-pound champ’s last Octagon appearance saw him take home a controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208 in February.

Belfort also had a mixed record following the UFC 126 bout but is currently on a three-fight losing streak, having been finished in all three of those contests. The potential rematch with Silva would most likely be Belfort’s last.

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The Most Aggressive Fighters Inside the Octagon Right Now

Being labeled an aggressive UFC fighter is like being the tallest guy on the basketball team or the greediest banker on Wall Street.
So it goes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Not every fighter is a house of fire, but there’s an abiding sense of…

Being labeled an aggressive UFC fighter is like being the tallest guy on the basketball team or the greediest banker on Wall Street.

So it goes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Not every fighter is a house of fire, but there’s an abiding sense of combat in every fighter. I mean, this is fighting, after all—bloody, bloody fighting.

For a moment, let us lay down the burdens of things like technical prowess, individual success or concern for the longevity of your career or overall well-being. Let’s make Just Bleed Guy happy and focus solely on the aggression factor, and rank the five active UFC fighters (plus some honorable mentions) who bring the most of it to every engagement.

Individual success is indeed a factor, but the visual evidence of aggression is the top consideration. Official UFC stats on strikes landed per minute and/or submission attempts per 15 minutes are also part of the equation, but again they don’t provide the full picture. 

Preference is also conferred on more recent performances, as well as fighters who bring aggression for the duration of their fights, as opposed to shorter bursts. Sorry, Robbie Lawler.

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Vitor Belfort Responds Criticism For CM Punk Call-Out

Vitor Belfort has been very clear that his next fight inside the Octagon will be his last. Earlier this month the former UFC light heavyweight champion said he’d like to return to 205 pounds for his retirement bout against an ‘interesting’ fighter, but ‘not a top fighter.’ The Brazilian is currently on a three-fight losing

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Vitor Belfort has been very clear that his next fight inside the Octagon will be his last.

Earlier this month the former UFC light heavyweight champion said he’d like to return to 205 pounds for his retirement bout against an ‘interesting’ fighter, but ‘not a top fighter.’ The Brazilian is currently on a three-fight losing skid to names such as Jacare Souza, Gegard Mousasi, and Kelvin Gastelum.

Belfort raised a lot of eyebrows when he mentioned former WWE Superstar CM Punk as a candidate to step into the Octagon with him for his retirement bout. ‘The Phenom’ took to Instagram to respond to the recent criticism of asking for an ‘easier’ last bout:

I saw the press has released that I asked for an easier fight.

That said, let me remind you all my last 10 fights:

Anthony Johnson, Jon Jones, Bisping, Rockhold, Henderson, Weidman, Henderson, Jacaré, Mousasi and Gastelum

Only big names, champions and rising stars. The only easy fight I had was with the actual FAKE Champion Michael Bisping.

Now if you ask me if I would like an easy last fight.

If I would like to have an opponent that at least in theory I would knock him down easily…

I will confess that would be great!

But that would NOT BE ME…

Would not live up to my history and the legacy I want to leave for the next generations.

When I started in this sport, I was just a young kid, smaller than all my opponents. Nobody took me serious…

But I came out knocking people out! Against all the odds became a champion.

I know I am not that kid anymore. But I will not hide behind the age, the time that I’ve been fighting, the pains, my hormonal deficiency (believe or not, I have it), or anything else…

In life you fight! You have to!

And usually the odds are always stacked against you.

That is the message I want to leave to my fans, friends, family, to young athletes and specially to my kids…

NEVER GIVE UP!

If you do have a tiny chance and is your dream you are fighting for:

GO FOR IT!!!

Does not matter the outcome!

The real loser is the one that gave up and never took the chance to try!

Davi, Vitoria and Kyara…

You are the most precious things in the whole world to me.

Your mother and I are raising you as fighters. Not as a sports athletes, but as real life fighters…

Chase your dreams, never give up, trust in a few good friends life will give you and above all, if everything for some reason falls apart, trust in God! He will never let you down…

Now, whoever they want to give as my last fight… I will take it!

Give me younger kids or big names, champions… whatever!

Let them come…

I may be older, but I still have some tricks in my sleeve.

I will be in front of my friends and family.

And invite everyone to walk the last mile with me.

Guys, I want and need your support!

Let’s make this last walk to the Octagon a real celebration.

Love you all!!

I saw the press has released that I asked for an easier fight. That said, let me remind you all my last 10 fights: Anthony Johnson, Jon Jones, Bisping, Rockhold, Henderson, Weidman, Henderson, Jacaré, Mousasi and Gastelum Only big names, champions and rising stars. The only easy fight I had was with the actual FAKE Champion Michael Bisping. Now if you ask me if I would like an easy last fight. If I would like to have an opponent that at least in theory I would knock him down easily… I will confess that would be great! But that would NOT BE ME… Would not live up to my history and the legacy I want to leave for the next generations. When I started in this sport, I was just a young kid, smaller than all my opponents. Nobody took me serious… But I came out knocking people out! Against all the odds became a champion. I know I am not that kid anymore. But I will not hide behind the age, the time that I've been fighting, the pains, my hormonal deficiency (believe or not, I have it), or anything else… In life you fight! You have to! And usually the odds are always stacked against you. That is the message I want to leave to my fans, friends, family, to young athletes and specially to my kids… NEVER GIVE UP! If you do have a tiny chance and is your dream you are fighting for: GO FOR IT!!! Does not matter the outcome! The real loser is the one that gave up and never took the chance to try! Davi, Vitoria and Kyara… You are the most precious things in the whole world to me. Your mother and I are raising you as fighters. Not as a sports athletes, but as real life fighters… Chase your dreams, never give up, trust in a few good friends life will give you and above all, if everything for some reason falls apart, trust in God! He will never let you down… Now, whoever they want to give as my last fight… I will take it! Give me younger kids or big names, champions… whatever! Let them come… I may be older, but I still have some tricks in my sleeve. I will be in front of my friends and family. And invite everyone to walk the last mile with me. Guys, I want and need your support! Let's make this last walk to the Octagon a real celebration. Love you all!!

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[ARCHIVES] Belfort Says ‘Fake Champ’ Bisping Was His Only Easy Fight

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MARCH 26, 2017, 6:37 PM] Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort has taken to social media to respond to recent accusations accusing him of wanting easy fights. Belfort’s stellar career has spanned over 20 years …

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MARCH 26, 2017, 6:37 PM] Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort has taken to social media to respond to recent accusations accusing him of wanting easy fights. Belfort’s stellar career has spanned over 20 years but has never been short of controversy. Accusations of cheating have often been thrown at “The Phenom”, who […]

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UFC 210 Free Fight: Watch Chris Weidman Take on Vitor Belfort

Chris Weidman took on Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 in his fourth UFC middleweight title defence back in May 2015. Weidman is currently at two straight losses in his career, having lost his title to Luke Rockhold in December 2015, and suffering a stunning knockout to Yoel Romero at UFC 205 in December 2016. his career […]

Chris Weidman took on Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 in his fourth UFC middleweight title defence back in May 2015. Weidman is currently at two straight losses in his career, having lost his title to Luke Rockhold in December 2015, and suffering a stunning knockout to Yoel Romero at UFC 205 in December 2016. his career […]